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Chef Boyardee Lasagna Recipe

Chef Boyardee Lasagna Recipe

Olivia Brooks
Chef Boyardee Lasagna Recipe delivers cheesy layers of pasta beefy tomato sauce ricotta and mozzarella for a cozy homemade dinner
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian-American Inspired
Servings 6
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot for boiling pasta
  • Deep skillet or frying pan
  • Medium saucepan
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Mixing bowl
  • Cheese grater (if using block cheese)
  • Aluminum foil

Ingredients
  

For the Meat Sauce:

  • 500 g ground beef or half beef, half pork for richer flavor
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar optional, balances acidity

For the Cheese Layer:

  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For the Pasta:

  • 12 lasagna noodles
  • Water for boiling
  • 1 teaspoon salt for pasta water

Instructions
 

Step 1: Cook the Pasta

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add lasagna noodles and cook until just al dente. You don’t want them too soft because they’ll continue cooking in the oven. Once done, drain and lay them flat on a tray so they don’t stick together.

Step 2: Prepare the Meat Sauce

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook until soft and slightly golden. Add garlic and stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Now add ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Once the meat is fully cooked, drain excess fat if needed.
  • Stir in tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, pepper, oregano, basil, and sugar. Let everything simmer for about 15–20 minutes. The sauce should become thick, rich, and deeply aromatic.
  • This is where the magic of the Chef Boyardee Lasagna Recipe really starts to build.

Step 3: Prepare Cheese Mixture

  • In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy. This layer adds that soft, rich texture we all love in lasagna.

Step 4: Preheat the Oven

  • Set your oven to 180°C (350°F). Let it preheat while you assemble everything.

Step 5: Assemble the Lasagna

  • Now comes the fun part.
  • Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of your baking dish.
  • Add a layer of noodles.
  • Spread ricotta mixture evenly.
  • Add meat sauce.
  • Sprinkle mozzarella cheese.
  • Repeat these layers until everything is used up, finishing with a generous layer of mozzarella and sauce on top.

Step 6: Bake

  • Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Then remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes until the top is golden, bubbly, and slightly crisp.

Step 7: Rest Before Serving

  • Let the lasagna rest for at least 10–15 minutes before slicing. This helps it hold its shape beautifully.
  • And just like that, your homemade Chef Boyardee Lasagna Recipe is ready to enjoy.

Notes

  • Don’t overcook the noodles—they should be slightly firm.
  • Let the sauce simmer longer if you have time. Flavor deepens beautifully.
  • Use fresh mozzarella for extra creaminess.
  • Resting time is not optional—it’s essential.
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